Nov 22 The journey to INVICTA

This humble Papamoa based fighter has a will and skill set like no other. She is currently ranked No.1 in NZ and fourth in the world fighting in the featherweight division. Despite only fighting in MMA for 3 years, Faith has already reached the top of her game in NZ and is set to take on the world.

Faith 'The Immortal' Van Duin has made New Zealand women’s martial art history signing a five-fight deal with Invicta in America, the feeder competition to internationally renowned championship the UFC.

To say she has worked and trained hard is an understatement. Faith trains 5 days a week out of Hybrid MMA gym in Tauranga and has had her trainers stunned at how fast she has developed in ashort amount of time. Faith is trained in muay thai, boxing, Judo and wrestling.

Although an ultimate machine in the ring, the Immortal’s motivation has always been her 2 girls. Faith van Duin is a single mother of 2 with her mother for support as she trains and competes to show her girls that with will, perseverance and determination anything is possible. The result? A flight to America to make NZ MMA history in a debut fight facing 8th ranked featherweight fighter Charmaine “The Not so Sweet” Tweet.

Faith is also currently Storm Damage MMA's champion having defeated former NZ #1 fighter Kate De Silva in an 8 woman eliminator show in Australia showing she has what it takes to go all the way. Faith has a current fight record of 4-1.

Faith Van Duin will be ready for war at INVICTA 10 December 5th, Houston, Texas.

Ravinder Singh Minhas is a writer for New Zealand Fighter, based in Auckland. In 2014 Ravinder co- hosted the Aotearoa MMA Expo 2014 which included interviewing NZ born UFC, INVICTA and boxing fighters.

Prior to joining New Zealand Fighter, Singh Minhas worked as a researcher for Māori Television’s Sports show “The Big Hit” An entertaining new sports show that blends humour and current affairs to preview all the big sporting games for the weekend.

If you’re a promoter or publication looking for coverage, please contact Ravinder on the following details: ravinder@outlook.co.nz

Ravinder Singh Minhas is a writer for New Zealand Fighter, based in Auckland. In 2014 Ravinder co- hosted the Aotearoa MMA Expo 2014 which included interviewing NZ born UFC, INVICTA and boxing fighters.

Prior to joining New Zealand Fighter, Singh Minhas worked as a researcher for Māori Television’s Sports show “The Big Hit” An entertaining new sports show that blends humour and current affairs to preview all the big sporting games for the weekend.

If you’re a promoter or publication looking for coverage, please contact Ravinder on the following details: ravinder@outlook.co.nz

J’s Gym Martial Arts Academy began in 2006 in a small school hall. The constantly expanding non-profit Academy now commands its own facility and purpose designed equipment, plus accommodates a range of classes, from strength and conditioning, personal training, to Dutch style Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Regardless of your fitness background or condition Mako Gym focuses on training for combat sports, they can help you to achieve your fitness goals through the use of their dynamic training area, weekly fitness classes and our Muay Thai & kickboxing club.

Scorpion Gym in Palmerston North is a Fight Gym specialising in MuayThai, Brazilian JiuJitsu and Fitness Classes, founded in 2010 by former five-time NZ Champion and Professional Kickboxer Jason Nicholson.

North Shore Mixed Martial Arts Shuriken Dojo was founded in 1980 by Shihan Larry Vorster 6th Dan. It currently boasts schools throughout South Africa, United Kingdom and now in New Zealand. Jason Vorster has helped run these schools

Come train with some of the best Combat Trainers in New Zealand and become a member of our Combat Academy or maybe just try something new. Come and learn Boxing and MMA techniques to become Harder, Faster Stronger.